To experience the real Thailand, head to the historical city of Chiang Mai. Here are the best things to do in Chiang Mai by Thailand expert, Robert Schrader. Once the ancient capital of the Lanna Kingdom, the city of Chiang Mai is the cultural and spiritual heart of Thailand. It has the perfect comb[...]
It's wet, it's wild and it's loud. Songkran festival is synonymous with massive water wars and street parties. In Thailand and many other parts of Southeast Asia, Songkran is celebrated as the traditional New Year’s Day. Traditionally, people celebrate by paying respects[...]
Southeast Asia is a backpacker's paradise and the ideal destination for those on a budget looking to hang back and relax. It's home to some of the best beaches in the world, that are all cheap and easy to get to. Sadly tourism has transformed many of these beaches into overcrowded tourist traps. Fo[...]